SchoolScoresEdlesborough Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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High Street, Edlesborough, Dunstable, LU6 2HS
01525 220431 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Dunstable comparisons use the 17 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dunstable | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dunstable figures pool parents at the Dunstable schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
71% — 6 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 11th highest of 21 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Eaton Bray Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Totternhoe CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lancot School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dagnall VA CofE School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Beecroft Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Rise Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookmead School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashton St Peter's VA CofE School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Edlesborough Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Edlesborough Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2023.
How did Edlesborough Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Edlesborough Primary Academy?
93% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Edlesborough Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Edlesborough Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Edlesborough Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148228.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.